Cre 02 & Cordygen 5 Log via Emerge (Sponsored)

Hello, first off I'd like to thank MST for the opportunity to log one of their products yet again. I'd also like to thank Deucy for being Deucy. Those of you that will be watching my log will get to observe the anatomy of a grappler's quest to supremacy. I am currently a blue belt under Cassio Werneck's BJJ. I have taken many measure to ensure a healthy off season. I bulked up from 156 to 178ish during the winter and now I am ready to cut/recomp. Unfortunately, I have to cut right now to make weight for a tournament "Pan Ams" at the end of March. After that, I will just be recomping. So... here we go:

Weight Training:
Currently following the Advanced German Volume protocol. 3 Day Split Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (Sundays if need be)

Cardio:
BJJ Tuesdays & Thursdays consisting of sparring and various drills.
Wednesdays some form of cardio will probably be different each time considering energy levels and such.
Saturdays also another cardio day that should be different each time.
Sundays might be another day of cardio depending on how the lifting went throughout the week.

I will be assessing the following qualities of this stack:
Increased Strength
Increased O2 Utilization and ATP
Improved Recovery Times Between Sets
Vastly Increased Muscular Endurance
Increased Pump
Mood Enhancement

I will also be comparing how Cre-02 works with a caloric maintenance/deficit as opposed to when I first ran it back in October. It proved to be the best creatine I had ever used then. However, one must always wonder how much my diet had to do with my progress. This time Cre-02 will not have the aid of calories to help grow and help get stronger. This'll be interesting indeed.

Increased StrengthFirst workout, N/A.Increased O2 Utilization and ATPFirst workout, N/AImproved Recovery Times Between SetsFirst workout, N/AVastly Increased Muscular EnduranceFirst workout, N/AIncreased Pump
Yes, subtle yet noticeable. Although, it could be due to the nature of the training.Mood Enhancement
Yes. Let me explain; I found out today that June would be my last day at my job. They are closing my school down. I have been very upset today because of this. Not only did I love this job, not only did I make great money, but I actually need the income too. I run an after-school program at an elementary school with 105 participants. We do academics, enrichment, and recreation. I don't really have a boss. I have more like a mentor/supervisor which happens to be the principal. I get along with EVERYONE I work with. I do many a things. It couldn't possibly get any better for me with a part-time job. It fits my schedule great because it allows me to go to school overtime, train BJJ, and get my weight training done.

Annnnyway... I'm much more upbeat than I was pre supplements and pre workout. Still upset, but feeling better about it all.

Man that GVT is serious, I might look into doing something like that soon

It is indeed very serious. You have to be willing to enter the pain train.

Originally Posted by SilentBob187

**** dude that looks intense. What % is 205 of your 1RM? I only ask because I'm doing a similar volume training routine (Sheiko) and I was wanting to compare the two.

Oh yeah, subbed. Check out mine too, it started yesterday as well.

It is roughly 75% of my one rep max (285) which is supposedly, in theory, I should be able to rep that 10 times at 100% effort for one set. I thought this would be easy, but it was not. At all.

Originally Posted by Resolve

Yes, AGVT rocks - 10x3 is particular fave of mine.

I'm sorry to hear about your job E - the CA economy strikes again, huh? At least you have some time before June to find a new position.

With a second MST log in motion, do I smell a BJJ MST sponsorship?

Dude, 10x3 is disturbing! Props to you big man, I'm not sure I could handle it. Yeah Cali is terrible, our leadership has failed us thus far. I'm not so sure I will be getting another job. I have some options that I have to explore.

I hope so! I've been waiting and I'm going to apply asap. That would be awesome.

Dude, 10x3 is disturbing! Props to you big man, I'm not sure I could handle it. Yeah Cali is terrible, our leadership has failed us thus far. I'm not so sure I will be getting another job. I have some options that I have to explore.

I've had and lost two jobs in the last year, so I know what you mean. Been getting by barely on unemployment, but I was actually just given a job opportunity by a very well respected supp company, actually, so hopefully that will pan out.

10x3 is a beast, but hey, 100lb increase on my dead and squat since last June says its worth it!

I hope so! I've been waiting and I'm going to apply asap. That would be awesome.

Your logs and your training dedication make you a good candidate in my estimation. Good Luck!

Increased StrengthN/A.Increased O2 Utilization and ATPSlight, didn't get to push it in cardio due to dead legs.Improved Recovery Times Between SetsN/AVastly Increased Muscular EnduranceN/AIncreased PumpN/AMood EnhancementYes, I'm in a much better mood than last night.

Today will be a rest day. I have been studying and I need to be able to focus. I will be spreading out the doses of the stack evenly. I also need to find apartments now that I'm going to need room-mates.

Subb'd in. AGVT is intense. I ran it a year or so ago, but had to give it up after about 3 months because it was more than my joints and tendons could handle. I will say, at the end I was hitting PR's in all core exercises (bench press, squats and deadlifts).

Increased StrengthSignificant, my first exercise seemed VERY light.Increased O2 Utilization and ATPNot that much of an O2 demanding workout, but I was never breathing hard.Improved Recovery Times Between SetsYes, I even took 40 seconds off my rest time because of it.Vastly Increased Muscular EnduranceI would agree, I think I pumped out a bit more reps I wouldn't have otherwise.Increased PumpNot so much.Mood Enhancement
Yup, feeling sexy.

Today was a conditioning day. We did a "king of the hill" with a win being 2 points. I pretty well, but more importantly it opened up my eyes to some holes in my game that I really need to work on. I feel that I will need to work very hard for the remainder of this month in order to be competitive.

I think I will not lift the last two weeks of this month in order to fully immerse myself in BJJ training to do my best. Afterwards, I will resume the lifting. I really need to work on my cardio, my stamina is not good enough. I am fine in the first match, but any after I start to slow down. And, since my game is very quick and agile, I am worthless without my speed.

Increased StrengthN/AIncreased O2 Utilization and ATPYes, I did feel like I pushed harder than usual.Improved Recovery Times Between SetsN/AVastly Increased Muscular EnduranceYes forearms held up rather well.Increased PumpN/AMood Enhancement
Indeed.

So let me get this straight, you're good at the quick BJ...J? All in good fun man, don't pay me any mind.

As much as I cringe at anyone saying they're not going to lift for two weeks, your reason has validity. And the BJJ will certainly keep your muscles from wasting away during those two weeks. A total body workout probably doesn't hurt near the same as an evening of BJJ sparring.

"I am legally blind and if I can Squat,deadlift and over all get myself to the gym then anyone can get their a$$ in gear and get strong!!" - malleus25WHITE WHALE!

Increased StrengthI'd say so, although I was honestly really tired before even getting to the gym.Increased O2 Utilization and ATPNot that much of an O2 demanding workout, ATP was buffered pretty well though.Improved Recovery Times Between SetsNot so much today, but, like I said, I was dead on arrival.Vastly Increased Muscular EnduranceYeah, I only failed on my last set of my first exercise.Increased PumpBiceps feeling rather sexy.Mood Enhancement
Too tired to notice...